Grand Falls

ENVIRONMENT

Science in the Service of Sustainable Regions

Centre INNOV Environnement

The INNOV–Environnement center supports municipalities, regional councils, provincial ministries, businesses, and community organizations in the planning, management, and enhancement of natural environments and the development of resilient communities. The team combines scientific expertise, geospatial tools, and citizen participation to support informed decisions based on reliable data and community engagement.

Our mission: to put science and environmental innovation to work for New Brunswick’s communities to help them build sustainable regions based on an understanding of, planning for, and valuing ecosystems and the services that nature provides to communities.

Our Expertise

Land-Use Planning and Territorial Development

Geomatics and Spatial Analysis

Wetlands and Ecosystem Services

Civic Engagement and Knowledge Transfer

Our

Services

Our environmental services are designed to address your community’s specific challenges, data needs, and sustainable development goals.

Plans and Maps

From ecological assessments to concrete regional strategies—data-driven and designed for communities.

  • Development of Natural Asset Management Plans (PGAN) and sustainable land-use plans.
  • Ecological land-use planning and high-resolution mapping of land cover.
  • Geospatial analyses: hydrological modeling, ecological connectivity, and prioritization of conservation efforts.
  • Thematic mapping: wetlands, hydrology, biodiversity, carbon, and land use.

Evaluation and Surveillance

Rigorous scientific fieldwork and ongoing monitoring to understand and protect your natural environments.

  • Assessment of Wetland Ecosystem Services (WESP-AC Methodology).
  • Assessment and mapping of soil carbon and organic matter.
  • Water samples for water quality analysis and continuous hydrological monitoring (LoRaWAN sensors).
  • Environmental characterization and assessment of ecosystem services (carbon, water, pollination, biodiversity).
  • Urban Forestry and the Integration of Nature-Based Solutions.

Engage and Transfer

Bringing science closer to communities—through participation, training, and knowledge sharing.

  • Facilitating community workshops, public meetings, and citizen consultation processes.
  • Citizen science initiatives: data collection, validation of ecological maps, awareness campaigns.
  • Training courses and workshops on environmental management and wetland monitoring.
  • Tools for science outreach: interactive maps, fact sheets, and themed exhibits.

Our Equipment and Software

Geomatics and Remote Sensing Platform

Notable

Achievements

We are redefining industry standards through sustainable innovation and technical excellence. From Canada’s first recyclable hull to the optimization of production lines, we are propelling the composites sector toward a circular economy and green performance.

INNOV – Environment stands out for its collaborative and scientific approach, which promotes understanding, participation, and action across the region.

Some of our key achievements:

  • More than 165 wetlands assessed using WESP-AC; more than 15 students and technicians trained in this method.
  • Municipal natural asset management plans implemented in several communities in northern New Brunswick.
  • Public workshops and outreach activities on wetland management, nature-based solutions, and ecosystem conservation.
  • Planning ecological network scenarios with the City of Dieppe.
  • Vulnerability Assessments and Integrated Protection Plans for Drinking Water Sources in Northwestern New Brunswick.
  • Connected hydrological monitoring network (LoRaWAN) for real-time measurement of water level and water quality.
  • Active partnerships with XXX municipalities, universities, and NGOs for the collection and analysis of environmental data.
  • Collaborative development of community-based environmental plans that integrate local knowledge and scientific data.

Associated Services

The expertise provided by this center contributes to several cross-functional departments at INNOV.

Contact

Contact: Josée Landry - Research Manager – Bioeconomy and Sustainability